The South African Baseball Union has officially announced the Senior Women’s and U23 Women’s National Team touring squads for the upcoming United Kingdom Tour scheduled for the end of May 2026.
The teams will compete and train in the United Kingdom from 29 May to 9 June 2026, facing international opposition across Bristol, London and Farnham Park.
| Senior Women’s National Team | U23 Women’s National Team |
|---|---|
| Calyn Angus | Juanic Beukman |
| Tara Baglione | Chaunzel Bouwer |
| Riane Bosman | Storm Butler |
| Maria Mia Cloete | Kayla Cavernelis |
| Angela Duke | Kelly Duke |
| Nicolene Grobler | Megan Hesqua |
| Emily Mahlalela | Cherie-Leigh Hunkin |
| Itumeleng Moreroa | Riley Jeftha |
| Kayshday Naude | Kirame Kleber |
| Kaylan Pieterse | Aniqa Oliver |
| Melissa Pieterse | Zoe Pestana |
| Gena Poulton | Khensani Phalatsa |
| Nthabiseng Ranyane | Bonolo Tlome |
| Jordyn Smith | Shante van Antwerp |
| Non-travelling reserve: Simone Naidoo | Nombulelo Weni |
| Team Management | |
| Aziez Boomgaard (HOD / Manager) | Aziez Boomgaard (HOD / Manager) |
| Davine Jacobs (Manager) | Davine Jacobs (Manager) |
| Hayley Scott-Maree (Head Coach) | Hayley Scott-Maree (Head Coach) |
| Nicci America (Assistant Coach) | Nicci America (Assistant Coach) |
| Gert van Antwerp (Assistant Coach) | Gert van Antwerp (Assistant Coach) |
| Jèan Sawyer (Assistant Coach) | Jèan Sawyer (Assistant Coach) |
| Gary Maree (Pitching Coach) | Gary Maree (Pitching Coach) |
This touring group is on the verge of making history as they prepare to represent South Africa on an international stage. To ensure full participation in the tour, corporate partners and direct support are required to assist with travel, accommodation and preparation costs.
The Women in Baseball programme is calling on all stakeholders, supporters and the public to contribute, with players actively raising funds toward their participation.
Donations can be made via the official South African Baseball fundraising platform on BackaBuddy using the following link: Back a Buddy ( Click Here )
